Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith
Contents
Title Page
Introduction
Historical Summary
The Life and Ministry of Joseph Smith
Chapter 1: The First Vision: The Father and the Son Appear to Joseph Smith
Chapter 2: God the Eternal Father
Chapter 3: Jesus Christ, the Divine Redeemer of the World
Chapter 4: The Book of Mormon: Keystone of Our Religion
Chapter 5: Repentance
Chapter 6: The Mission of John the Baptist
Chapter 7: Baptism and the Gift of the Holy Ghost
Chapter 8: The Everlasting Priesthood
Chapter 9: Gifts of the Spirit
Chapter 10: Prayer and Personal Revelation
Chapter 11: The Organization and Destiny of the True and Living Church
Chapter 12: Proclaim Glad Tidings to All the World
Chapter 13: Obedience: “When the Lord Commands, Do It”
Chapter 14: Words of Hope and Consolation at the Time of Death
Chapter 15: Establishing the Cause of Zion
Chapter 16: Revelation and the Living Prophet
Chapter 17: The Great Plan of Salvation
Chapter 18: Beyond the Veil: Life in the Eternities
Chapter 19: Stand Fast through the Storms of Life
Chapter 20: A Heart Full of Love and Faith: The Prophet’s Letters to His Family
Chapter 21: The Second Coming and the Millennium
Chapter 22: Gaining Knowledge of Eternal Truths
Chapter 23: “How Good and How Pleasant It Is … to Dwell Together in Unity”
Chapter 24: Leading in the Lord’s Way
Chapter 25: Truths from the Savior’s Parables in Matthew 13
Chapter 26: Elijah and the Restoration of the Sealing Keys
Chapter 27: Beware the Bitter Fruits of Apostasy
Chapter 28: Missionary Service: A Holy Calling, a Glorious Work
Chapter 29: Living with Others in Peace and Harmony
Chapter 30: Valiant in the Cause of Christ
Chapter 31: “God Shall Be with You Forever and Ever”: The Prophet in Liberty Jail
Chapter 32: Responding to Persecution with Faith and Courage
Chapter 33: The Spiritual Gifts of Healing, Tongues, Prophecy, and Discerning of Spirits
Chapter 34: The Power of Forgiving
Chapter 35: Redemption for the Dead
Chapter 36: Receiving the Ordinances and Blessings of the Temple
Chapter 37: Charity, the Pure Love of Christ
Chapter 38: The Wentworth Letter
Chapter 39: Relief Society: Divine Organization of Women
Chapter 40: How Glorious Are Faithful, Just, and True Friends
Chapter 41: Becoming Saviors on Mount Zion
Chapter 42: Family: The Sweetest Union for Time and for Eternity
Chapter 43: “He Was a Prophet of God”: Contemporaries of Joseph Smith Testify of His Prophetic Mission
Chapter 44: The Restoration of All Things: The Dispensation of the Fulness of Times
Chapter 45: Joseph Smith’s Feelings about His Prophetic Mission
Chapter 46: The Martyrdom: The Prophet Seals His Testimony with His Blood
Chapter 47: “Praise to the Man”: Latter-day Prophets Bear Witness of the Prophet Joseph Smith
Appendix: Sources Used in This Book
List of Visuals
Index
Teachings of Presidents of the Church